nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
sitting with one knee drawn up
first and second; A and B; superiority and (or) inferiority; distinction (in quality); discernment
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
prosperous; flourishing; thriving; muscular; brawny
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
sword; blade; single stroke
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to exercise one's ingenuity; to come up with an ingenious plan
deep inside; innermost place
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to run into; to collide with; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
charity; benevolence; charitable spirit; interest (in public welfare, social enterprise, etc.); zeal
new material; exotic material
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
book title; heading; topic; subject; Nichiren Buddhist chant
wearing a sword; sword one is wearing
famous sword; sword blade by Masamune; sake; Japanese rice wine; brand of sake from Nada region during Tenpō era (1830-1844)
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (1871-2001)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
caves dug as tombs in and around Kamakura during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods
tomoe; heraldic design composed of two or more interlocked comma-shaped figures
famous sword; excellent sword
favorite; favourite; habitually used
Tokugawa Yoshimune (shogun 1716-1745 and 1751; 1684.11.27-1751.7.12),
sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem